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Introduced
11/29/2023
11/29/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend sections 109.572, 2305.11, 2317.02, 2919.10, 2919.12, 2953.25, 3701.341, 3701.792, 3702.30, 4112.01, 4112.02, 4729.291, 4731.22, 4731.223, 4731.281, 4731.293, and 4743.09; to enact sections 2305.2312, 3732.01, 3732.02, 3732.03, 3732.04, 3732.05, 3732.06, 3732.07, 3732.08, 3732.09, and 3732.11; and to repeal sections 2307.54, 2317.56, 2317.561, 2919.101, 2919.124, 2919.171, 2919.19, 2919.191, 2919.192, 2919.193, 2919.194, 2919.195, 2919.196, 2919.197, 2919.198, 2919.199, 2919.1910, 2919.1912, 2919.1913, 2919.20, 2919.201, 2919.202, 2919.203, 2919.204, 2919.205, 3701.79, 3701.791, 3702.302, 3702.303, 3702.304, 3702.305, 3702.306, 3702.307, 3702.308, 3702.309, 3702.3010, 3702.3011, 3726.01, 3726.02, 3726.03, 3726.04, 3726.041, 3726.042, 3726.05, 3726.09, 3726.10, 3726.11, 3726.12, 3726.13, 3726.14, 3726.15, 3726.16, 3726.95, 3726.99, 3727.60, 4717.271, 5101.57, and 5103.11 of the Revised Code to enact the Reproductive Care Act regarding abortion, abortion-related laws, and reproductive health protections; to amend the version of section 3702.30 of the Revised Code that is scheduled to take effect September 30, 2024; and to repeal the version of section 5103.11 of the Revised Code that is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2025, to continue the changes on and after those dates.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Reproductive Care Act, enacts new sections and amends and repeals existing sections of the Ohio Revised Code related to abortion, abortion-related laws, and reproductive health protections. Key provisions include:
- Prohibiting discrimination in employment based on reproductive health decisions, including the use of contraception or abortion services.
- Establishing privacy and consent requirements for the collection, retention, and disclosure of personal reproductive or sexual health information by regulated entities.
- Providing a civil cause of action for individuals whose reproductive or sexual health information is improperly collected, retained, or disclosed.
- Creating protections against "abusive litigation" intended to deter, prevent, or punish individuals providing or obtaining reproductive health care in Ohio.
- Requiring health care facilities and providers to comply with informed consent requirements related to reproductive health care.
- Repealing various Ohio laws regulating abortion and related procedures.
The bill aims to enact comprehensive protections for reproductive health care and prohibit certain discriminatory and retaliatory practices related to the provision and receipt of such care in Ohio.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (28)
Beth Liston (D)*,
Anita Somani (D)*,
Munira Abdullahi (D),
Rachel Baker (D),
Willis Blackshear (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Richard Brown (D),
Sedrick Denson (D),
Elliot Forhan (D),
Tavia Galonski (D),
Michele Grim (D),
Latyna Humphrey (D),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Dontavius Jarrells (D),
Mary Lightbody (D),
Lauren McNally (D),
Adam Miller (D),
Joe Miller (D),
Jessica Miranda (D),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Phil Robinson (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Mike Skindell (D),
Bride Sweeney (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Casey Weinstein (D),
Last Action
House Public Health Policy Liston, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (09:30:00 12/4/2024 Room 121) (on 12/04/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb343 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/hb343/IN/00/hb343_00_IN?format=pdf |
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